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The Top 10 Most Stressful Things About The Holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly... and stressed.

Jordyn Olivia

Dec 25, 2016

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As much fun as the holidays can be, there are still some exceptions to this festive season. It's all fun and games the day of Christmas when you are opening presents, but the real stress is before the well-known holiday. Here are the top ten most stressful things about the holidays.

1. The Holiday Weight

Let's all own up to the universal truth that weight gain is inevitable during the season, what with all the candy canes, Starbucks holiday drinks, and one too many pieces of Grandma's famous fudge.

2. Gift Shopping

Whether you are in a relationship or not, shopping for anyone special can be VERY stressful, and at times impossible. You can only buy your dad so many ties before you have to switch to socks.

3. The Debt

If you're anything like me, you have a hard time deciding how much is too much when it comes to gifts. I mean, you don't want to bring the kitten calendar as a gift when everyone else brought champagne and gift cards.

4. Seeing Certain Relatives

You've seen it in the movies, and you may also relate to this one. You either love having all 20 relatives in the same house, or you would rather get coal than be asked for the 15th time by aunt Pearl what you are doing with your life.

5. Seasonal Music

As much as we all love Michael Buble, by Christmas morning, he goes from "Buble" to "no way." Just no.

6. You Have To Start Thinking Of New Years Resolutions

I don't even know how many times I've written "work out more," but hey, it's inevitably going to be on the list.

7. The Ice

If you live in a cold climate and don't have four wheel drive, I am personally so sorry for you.

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8. The FREEZING COLD

The cold is a no go. I bet Santa even hates it.

9. The Ugly Sweaters

I'm not talking about ugly sweater parties, because those are the best! I'm talking about all of those Neal from The Santa Clause people who wears them for... actually the reason is unknown.

10. Having To Take Down The Tree As Soon As Christmas Is Over

Please don't be that person who keeps their tree up until May. Why would you want a giant pine in your living room anyway?

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The Top 10 Most Stressful Things About The Holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly... and stressed.

1. The Holiday Weight

2. Gift Shopping

3. The Debt

4. Seeing Certain Relatives

5. Seasonal Music

6. You Have To Start Thinking Of New Years Resolutions

7. The Ice

8. The FREEZING COLD

9. The Ugly Sweaters

10. Having To Take Down The Tree As Soon As Christmas Is Over

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1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

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